A budding entrepreneur named Jordan Rogers, at just eight years old, embarked on a venture to provide relief to her overheated neighbours. Little did she know, her efforts would soon face an unexpected challenge from an irate stranger.
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With the mercury soaring in the Bay Area, Jordan saw an opportunity to not only cool off her community but also fund her dream trip to Disneyland. After a swift supply run, Jordan and her younger brother set up a water stand outside their apartment building, a stone’s throw away from the San Francisco Giants game.
The response was overwhelming. Passersby eagerly bought refreshing beverages, and Jordan’s stack of bills grew steadily. Alison Edel, a stranger, however, rudely interrupted this picture-perfect scene by approaching the stand.
Edel, clutching her phone and wearing a scowl, claimed Jordan was being too noisy and accused her of breaking the law by selling water without a permit. Despite the verbal barrage, Jordan stood her ground, refusing to pack up and leave.
In a turn of events, Erin, Jordan’s mother, chose to document Edel’s actions instead of engaging in a heated confrontation. She recorded Edel’s 911 call, in which Edel falsely reported the incident, stating a little girl was conducting business without a permit.
The video, which Erin later shared online, quickly went viral, drawing comparisons to an earlier incident in Oakland where another woman called the police on a black family’s park barbecue. Internet users worldwide condemned Edel, who later apologized on national television and claimed she had only pretended to call the authorities.
However, police records revealed the falsehood in Edel’s statement, further highlighting the severity of the situation. It was also uncovered that Edel was the CEO of Treat Well Health, a company specializing in marijuana-based pain relief products.
Edel’s controversial advocacy for using such products on dogs, unsupported by scientific evidence, added another layer to the controversy. She eventually resigned, leaving the public eye.
In the wake of this tumultuous encounter, Jordan’s neighbours rallied together to support her. They helped organize a substantial concession stand, with all proceeds directed towards her education. Additionally, an anonymous benefactor generously gifted Jordan with tickets to fulfil her dream of visiting Disneyland.
With her summer dream realized and her future financially secure, Jordan learned a valuable lesson about the power of determination and community support, regardless of age. Seven-year-old Addie Bryan, who shares a similar sentiment, would undoubtedly concur with Jordan’s newfound wisdom
